Restaurant Bindingsværket, Drammelstrup
Refined seasonal Nordic cuisine in a traditional half-timbered farmhouse, surrounded by the quiet fields of Drammelstrup on Djursland.
Tucked away among the fields of Drammelstrup near Ebeltoft, Restaurant Bindingsværket is a small countryside restaurant where seasonal Nordic cooking meets warm Danish hospitality. Housed in a traditional half-timbered building, it offers an intimate, candlelit setting with clean, modern interiors and a fixed or small seasonal menu that follows local produce from coast and farmland. This is a destination-style rural dining experience: tranquil, unhurried and deliberately out of the way.
A brief summary to Restaurant Bindingsværket
- Engyden 2, Drammelstrup, Ebeltoft, 8400, DK
- +4540608059
- Visit website
- Duration: 2 to 3.5 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Wednesday 6 pm-10 pm
- Thursday 6 pm-10 pm
- Friday 6 pm-10 pm
- Saturday 11:30 am-10 pm
Local tips
- Book well in advance for Friday and Saturday evenings, as the rural location and limited number of tables mean services can fill up quickly.
- Allow at least two to three hours for your meal; menus are served at a relaxed pace and are best enjoyed without time pressure.
- Check the current seasonal menu before your visit, especially if you have dietary requirements, and mention any restrictions when reserving.
- Plan onward travel in advance, as the area is rural with limited late-night public transport and long stretches of dark country road.
- Consider arriving a little earlier in summer to appreciate the surrounding fields in daylight before settling in for dinner.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
Restaurant Bindingsværket location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Cold Weather
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Mild Temperatures
Discover more about Restaurant Bindingsværket
A rural restaurant in the Danish fields
Set in the tiny village of Drammelstrup on Djursland, Restaurant Bindingsværket feels wonderfully removed from everyday bustle. The restaurant occupies a traditional half-timbered farmhouse, low to the ground and framed by open fields that change colour with the seasons. Arriving here, you step straight into the quiet rhythm of the countryside, where the soundtrack is more likely to be wind in the grain than city traffic. Inside, the sense of escape continues. Compact and intimate, the dining room is arranged to keep things calm rather than crowded. Large windows pull in soft natural light in summer, while darker evenings are lit by candles and warm lamps that make the old timber beams glow. It is the sort of room that encourages slow meals and long conversations, with the rural setting always present just beyond the glass.Seasonal Nordic flavours from coast and farmland
The kitchen at Bindingsværket builds its menus around the seasons, drawing heavily on the produce of Djursland. Menus are typically concise, often structured as set courses with optional wine pairings, allowing the chefs to focus on a handful of carefully composed dishes. You can expect modern Nordic plates that highlight local vegetables, fish from nearby waters and quality meats, treated with precise but unpretentious techniques. Flavour combinations tend to balance clarity and comfort: crisp, pickled and fermented notes beside rich sauces, slow-roasted roots alongside delicate seafood, herbs and flowers gathered when they are at their best. Desserts lean into the same philosophy, using berries, creams and grains in ways that feel rooted in the region rather than showy for their own sake. The result is a meal that feels distinctly Danish, yet refined enough for a special occasion.Intimate atmosphere and attentive hosting
With only a limited number of tables, the restaurant keeps the mood personal and relaxed. Staff move easily between courses, taking time to explain ingredients, cooking methods and wine selections without disrupting the flow of the evening. The pace is deliberately measured, giving you the chance to savour each dish and enjoy the setting rather than rush through a schedule. The building’s half-timbered structure and rural location add a quietly romantic note to the experience. In the lighter months you may arrive in broad daylight and watch the fields shift through golden hour outside the windows; on darker winter nights, the restaurant becomes a cosy refuge, with the old beams framing pockets of candlelight and conversation.A countryside setting made for lingering
Although the focus is firmly on the food, the location is part of the appeal. Drammelstrup sits in the rolling landscape between Ebeltoft and Tirstrup, an area of gentle hills, woods and farmland. Many diners plan a longer outing in the region, combining walks, coastline or nearby small towns with an unhurried evening meal here. There is little in the immediate vicinity to distract from the restaurant itself, which adds to the sense of destination: once you arrive, the natural thing to do is settle in and give the evening over to the experience. Whether you are celebrating something specific or simply marking a quiet night on holiday, Bindingsværket offers the feeling of having escaped to a countryside table where time slows down for a few hours.Planning your meal at Bindingsværket
Given the rural setting and limited seating, it is wise to plan ahead, particularly for weekend dinners and the longer opening hours on Saturdays. The restaurant generally opens in the evening from midweek, with an earlier start on Saturdays that makes long lunches or early dinners possible. Menus and prices can change with the seasons, reflecting what is best locally at any given time, so it is worth checking the latest offerings before you go. Most guests spend a full evening here, often two to three hours or more if choosing extended menus and wine pairings. The countryside roads and quiet surroundings reinforce the sense that this is not a quick stop but a planned culinary outing. For travellers exploring Djursland or staying in and around Ebeltoft, Restaurant Bindingsværket stands out as a refined, rural dining experience grounded firmly in its landscape.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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